Well, now the albums out on iTunes, some people have grabbed a copy and had a go at reviewing it. Top of the list is Stuart Denyer who’s posted an extremely detailed review on his Musicbox website and, other than the surprise of the early release he seems to quite like it.The September 1st issue of American Way magazine also had a rather shorter review in their Lifestyle Trends section. Check it out via their website or by clicking more.Cornerstone Media are most likely behind a press release causing the following three sites to have very similar news stories on the band’s album release and tour, but they’re different enough to all get a mention. RiftRock mentions the LWOA EP with a link to a WRG stream and some US tour dates, NowOnTour miss out the dates but have more links to the WRG stream and some info on Davey, while Static Multimedia leave out the stream but have loads of dates and mention the Billy Corgan tour. Hit more to read them all.And here’s a little pic I found on Flickr from their Bestival appearance.

New to the SceneThe Crimea, Tragedy Rocks (Warner Bros.) The London-formed five-piece tore up the small stage of Austin?s Exodus at this year?s SXSW Music Conferences. Although a little more subdued, Tragedy is still full of the spark and energy that the group displayed while playing the opening slot at former Smashing Pumpkin Billy Corgan?s shows.

You may not know this, but The Crimea released an absolutely wonderful EP last year called Lottery Winners on Acid. Thankfully, the band has decided to release a full-length, which should be hitting stores early in 2006. It’s called Tragedy Rocks, and is already available to those of you using iTunes.

If you haven’t heard the band, check out “White Russian Galaxy” here, and if you enjoy it, the band will be appearing on these tour dates:

Crimea will be releasing a new full-length in early ’06. The 13 track album, Tragedy Rocks, is already available digitally via iTunes. The band is fronted by a the extremely literate Irishman Dave Macmanus who has a published book as well as having written for such publications as NME and Kerrang. The Crimea showcase his talent for writing through his dark yet hopeful melodies.

The Crimea’s “Tragedy Rocks” Available Via iTunes; In Stores Early ’06

The Crimea’s Tragedy Rocks will not be available in stores until early 2006, but is available digitally via iTunes now.

The band is fronted by a the extremely literate Irishman Dave Macmanus who has a published book as well as having written for such publications as NME and Kerrang. The Crimea showcase his talent for writing through his dark yet hopeful melodies. You may have heard their bizarrely cheerful tune, “Lottery Winners on Acid.” The band were on tour this past summer, opening shows for Billy Corgan and are now out on their own.